Aeneas

Aeneas, paralyzed for eight years, was healed by Peter in Lydda.

The name Aeneas means “praised; praiseworthy”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 9:33; only referred to as Aeneas (Αἰνέας).

Events

Dates are approximate

Peter heals Aeneas and Dorcasc. AD 38

Glossary entries

Alternative names

ΑἰνέαςAeneas

Mentions

Acts 9:33
There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.
Acts 9:34
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,